Unstoppable Aitana Bonmatí! The Spanish footballer (who said farewell to the meat) wins his third golden ball

Atana Bonmatí, a midfielder of Barcelona and Spain, wrote the story by winning the women’s ball for the third consecutive time. At 27, the Catalan player is the first woman to get such a result. In the men’s field, before her, only two legends such as Michel Platini and Lionel Messi managed to receive three prizes in a row. During the ceremony at the Théâtre du châtelet in Paris, Bonmatí said he was an incredulous of the result.

Despite a less brilliant international season than the previous ones, Bonmatí has ​​confirmed his role as a key player for club and national team. With Barcelona he won championship, Spanish Super Cup and Copa de la Reina, scoring 20 goals and 16 assists.

Internationally, he reached the Champions League and European finals, losing them against Arsenal and England, but his impact on the field was decisive. The Spanish press stressed that, even in the absence of European victories, its vision of play, instinct and technical ability make it one of the most influential footballers in the world.

Bonmatí is often combined with Andrés Iniesta for its elegance and the ability to manage reduced spaces, but also has elements of Xavi and Messi, such as the skill in setting the game, the speed of execution and the ambidextrous use of the foot. His influence on the game of women’s Barcelona and Spain recalls the dominion of male colleagues between 2008 and 2012, years in which Masia has produced extraordinary talents.

The choice to become a flexualian against animal exploitation

In addition to the technical qualities, Bonmatí has ​​adopted an ethical lifestyle: for two years he has not eaten flesh, calling himself a flexual (i.e. mainly vegetarian) while continuing to consume eggs, fish and protein vegetable alternatives such as Heura.

A choice of principle, made against cruelty and exploitation towards animals. This change requested a renovation of the diet and particular attention to natural supplementation, guaranteeing adequate energy, proteins and recovery. Bonmatí also attributes great importance to mental training, a fundamental part of his “invisible training”.

A model for football, not only female

Bonmatí’s career shows that it is possible to combine ethical principles, health care and sporting excellence. His discipline inside and off the pitch, the ability to lead winning teams and the choice of a flexual diet make it a unique example in the panorama of international football that can inspire many girls to follow her.

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